Stagecoach West
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Book Overview
Stagecoach West is a comprehensive history of stagecoaching west of the Missouri. Starting with the evolution of overland passenger transportation, Moody moves on to paint a lively and informative picture of western stagecoaching, from its early short runs through its rise with the gold rush, its zenith of 1858-68, and beyond. Its story is one of grand rivalries, political chicanery, and gaudy publicity stunts, traders, fortune hunters, outlaws, courageous...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0803282451
ISBN13:9780803282452
Release Date:September 1998
Publisher:Bison
Length:342 Pages
Weight:1.11 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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"Stagecoach West" -- History Come Alive
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I'm having a wonderful time with this book! Ralph Moody does a great job of bringing the period of the Western stagecoach to life. He puts flesh on the bones of the historical names of that period, complete with the "warts" that characterized so many of them. Not just a dry, date-quoting tome, this book is a "must-read" for anyone who wants to learn more about the development of the West in the 1800's.
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